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The timeouts at the end wasn't even the biggest issue. They should have run the clock down to the 2 minute warning and run the ball and either milk the clock or burn Chargers timeouts. I'm flabbergasted by Chip not seeing that.

Yeah a lot could have gone differently. The thing about such a close game is that we can look back at every little thing and see how that could have changed the game.

I'm not sure if anyone touched on this yet because I'm too lazy to look but was anyone else upset about the PI calls?

I don't blame Cary Williams at all. I liked his coverage. If you're gonna consistently make those ticky tack calls, it's going to be a long day for the pass defense. Rules make it hard enough as it is to play corner, I don't feel it's necessary to call PI every time there's a pull on a jersey. The majority of them didn't affect the play at all in my mind. Only one of the replays I was able to sit there and say 'I think maybe Williams got an advantage with that hold.' They called it on Chung too on a big 3rd down.

I didn't like the way the refs called the game at all. I'm not going to jump the gun and say they dictated the outcome of the game. I mean, the Eagles were outplayed. But it was shameful to watch some of the things that went on in that game (like Vick being pushed out of bounds)._________________

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I think we were throwing so much because the Chargers kept 6/7 (when we were in a true spread) in the box to stop the run and occassionally blitz. Making it a "MV has to beat us" type game. I expect teams to have that same approach defensively until MV consistently makes the right play.

I was surprised Napoleon decided to throw that RZ jump ball, I think it was going to Djax who has no short fade ball capability.

I'm not sure if anyone touched on this yet because I'm too lazy to look but was anyone else upset about the PI calls?

I don't blame Cary Williams at all. I liked his coverage. If you're gonna consistently make those ticky tack calls, it's going to be a long day for the pass defense. Rules make it hard enough as it is to play corner, I don't feel it's necessary to call PI every time there's a pull on a jersey. The majority of them didn't affect the play at all in my mind. Only one of the replays I was able to sit there and say 'I think maybe Williams got an advantage with that hold.' They called it on Chung too on a big 3rd down.

I didn't like the way the refs called the game at all. I'm not going to jump the gun and say they dictated the outcome of the game. I mean, the Eagles were outplayed. But it was shameful to watch some of the things that went on in that game (like Vick being pushed out of bounds).

I don't blame the refs in this instance. If it isn't affecting the outcome, then why do it? If it gives no advantage whatsoever, then why are they doing it risking a huge penalty?

The first time they were caught doing it, they should have stopped. This is squarely on the players' shoulders. All they had to do was just stop grabbing the jerseys._________________

I'm not sure if anyone touched on this yet because I'm too lazy to look but was anyone else upset about the PI calls?

I don't blame Cary Williams at all. I liked his coverage. If you're gonna consistently make those ticky tack calls, it's going to be a long day for the pass defense. Rules make it hard enough as it is to play corner, I don't feel it's necessary to call PI every time there's a pull on a jersey. The majority of them didn't affect the play at all in my mind. Only one of the replays I was able to sit there and say 'I think maybe Williams got an advantage with that hold.' They called it on Chung too on a big 3rd down.

I didn't like the way the refs called the game at all. I'm not going to jump the gun and say they dictated the outcome of the game. I mean, the Eagles were outplayed. But it was shameful to watch some of the things that went on in that game (like Vick being pushed out of bounds).

As having played WR, I know the constant tug is an advantage for the DB as it helps him stay with the WR. I never minded the subtle tug of the jersey but to never let go is another thing. The square in/dig route was open against the soft zone coverage and when Williams used the tug to get closer yeah that's sort of PI. I agree the hand placement and tugging when a ball is coming and the DB gains no sort of advantage is a NFL cop out rule.

I'm not sure if anyone touched on this yet because I'm too lazy to look but was anyone else upset about the PI calls?

I don't blame Cary Williams at all. I liked his coverage. If you're gonna consistently make those ticky tack calls, it's going to be a long day for the pass defense. Rules make it hard enough as it is to play corner, I don't feel it's necessary to call PI every time there's a pull on a jersey. The majority of them didn't affect the play at all in my mind. Only one of the replays I was able to sit there and say 'I think maybe Williams got an advantage with that hold.' They called it on Chung too on a big 3rd down.

I didn't like the way the refs called the game at all. I'm not going to jump the gun and say they dictated the outcome of the game. I mean, the Eagles were outplayed. But it was shameful to watch some of the things that went on in that game (like Vick being pushed out of bounds).

I don't blame the refs in this instance. If it isn't affecting the outcome, then why do it? If it gives no advantage whatsoever, then why are they doing it risking a huge penalty?

The first time they were caught doing it, they should have stopped. This is squarely on the players' shoulders. All they had to do was just stop grabbing the jerseys.

I can almost guarantee Williams did it in order to stick close to the WR. But the majority of the one's I saw on replay had no effect because the WR no broke into a route or made a cut. For example he was holding onto Floyd on that jump ball initially. I thought that was a great play by Cary. He played the ball and released contact well before the ball was near.

He was doing it to maintain good coverage. Easy as that. I'm sure many corners on many plays do it evidenced by Chung's infraction. I guess my statement is a general one in regards to the absurd imbalance between WR/TE and CB/S. Also for a few the contact wasn't maintained while the ball was thrown so shouldn't it of been defensive holding instead of PI? That's a lighter offense

Also my final thought it this: I'll take the way Cary Williams played than the CB constantly getting burned. I love Boykin. But he got used yesterday on several occassions and yet I see people saying he's better than Williams. I still gotta see more of both but I certainly would not jump to say that. What about when Boykin just 'lost' Royal on the sideline and let him get behind? I apparently stick up for Williams a lot but I just feel like people trash him because it's easy._________________

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Mychal Kendricks played poorly yesterday, unless he was trying to win a bet about who would miss the most tackles. Bad game.

Can't stress this enough honestly. Kendricks simply can't play that way. A MLB has to be able to deliver hits and make tackles. If he doesn't start doing that soon, his athletic abilities will go to waste. Tackling is the most important part of being a LB, get it together Kendricks!

Mychal Kendricks played poorly yesterday, unless he was trying to win a bet about who would miss the most tackles. Bad game.

Can't stress this enough honestly. Kendricks simply can't play that way. A MLB has to be able to deliver hits and make tackles. If he doesn't start doing that soon, his athletic abilities will go to waste. Tackling is the most important part of being a LB, get it together Kendricks!

Considering he was one of the best players on the field in the first game, I'm not too worried.

Our defense as a whole was putrid yesterday, singling one guy out is silly.

Why are you even on our board? At least WE have a chance to win our division....Goodluck out winning Denver ha.......

I came here just for some fun discussion isn't that why we're all here? Its guys like you that give the Eagles fan base a bad name. Just your typical loud mouth trash talker. Oh and it really must be hard winning the NFC East when your only competition right now is Dallas. We're not scared of the Donkies at all trust me, we'll be competing with them until the end, don't put them on a high horse and underestimate the Bolts.

Anyways don't worry too much Eagle fans, when Philip is on point its hard to stop him. Your defense isn't as bad as you think it is, too many penalties gave us easy first downs that ended up in points, the game could have been a blowout either way. Chips offense torched us, but the obvious weakness in a close game is that they score too fast, gotta use your backs more chew up some clock especially if you know your D is having a bad game.

Now go blowout KC & Den for us.

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But how can you call it a cop-out if it's the DBs decision to do something that is against the rules, yet, purportedly gives them no advantage?

In the end they have to be held responsible for doing something they don't need to be doing.

I think I worded it incorrectly. Tugging on the jersey is certainly advantageos but only when there's a change of direction or change in motion. If you're running with someone, unless you're tugging at the person slowing them down, it's often not advantageous. I was a defensive back for a number of years (and WR) but let me preface that by saying that DOES NOT make me an expert. I ain't no PE up in this piece_________________

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^Actually, it is just as bad as we think it is. We watched King Dunlap for way too many years here, if you can't get pressure on him and the crew of misfit lineman on the Chargers you are in for a long year. It looked like Rivers was standing behind NE's o-line all game.

^Actually, it is just as bad as we think it is. We watched King Dunlap for way too many years here, if you can't get pressure on him and the crew of misfit lineman on the Chargers you are in for a long year. It looked like Rivers was standing behind NE's o-line all game.

Meh, they played very well against the Texans D-line too, Watt was pretty much invisible until the 3rd quarter. If its not the personnel the blocking schemes must be amazing and further proves that your pass rush isn't totally to blame.

Why are you even on our board? At least WE have a chance to win our division....Goodluck out winning Denver ha.......

I came here just for some fun discussion isn't that why we're all here? Its guys like you that give the Eagles fan base a bad name. Just your typical loud mouth trash talker. Oh and it really must be hard winning the NFC East when your only competition right now is Dallas. We're not scared of the Donkies at all trust me, we'll be competing with them until the end, don't put them on a high horse and underestimate the Bolts.

Anyways don't worry too much Eagle fans, when Philip is on point its hard to stop him. Your defense isn't as bad as you think it is, too many penalties gave us easy first downs that ended up in points, the game could have been a blowout either way. Chips offense torched us, but the obvious weakness in a close game is that they score too fast, gotta use your backs more chew up some clock especially if you know your D is having a bad game.

Now go blowout KC & Den for us.

Responding to trash with class. Way to go powderblues.

And Vindicatedxx, I think as Eagles fans we'd appreciate it if you stopped exhibiting rude behavior and running your mouth._________________

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